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Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye Makes History as Nigeria’s First Olympic Cyclist
Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye has become the first Nigerian cyclist to participate in the Olympic Games. Ese, the 25-year-old track cyclist, is Nigeria’s leading...
The Gambia: Foreign Companies Paid Bribes To Evade Tax On Petroleum Imports, Lawmaker Alleges
A member of The Gambia’s National Assembly, Sainey Jawara, has alleged that some officials received 600,000 Gambian Dalasi ($8,600) monthly as bribes from...
Idris Elba to Establish Film Studio in Zanzibar to Boost African Film Industry
British actor Idris Elba, renowned for his roles in Luther and The Wire, has been allocated land in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to establish a...
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola, Ashe Advance to Men’s 100m Semifinals at #Paris2024
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi, 19, is set to realise his childhood dreams at the Paris 2024 Olympics by progressing to the semifinals of...
Guinea’s Draft Constitution Proposes Limits On Presidential Term
Guinea’s transitional government has introduced a draft constitution that proposes new limits on presidential terms. This draft, unveiled Monday to the National Transitional...
Students Boo Governor Abiodun At Babcock University Convocation Over Anti-Protest Remarks
Graduates, parents and guests at the 22nd undergraduate and 13th postgraduate convocation ceremonies of Babcock University on Sunday booed Governor Dapo Abiodun of...
Must-Read Non-Fiction African Books for the First Half of 2024 – WAW Edition
The first half of 2024 has seen the release of a remarkable lineup of non-fiction books by African authors. These works offer in-depth...
Afenifere Declares Support For #EndBadGovernance Protesters
Afenifere Renewal Group, the socio-political and cultural organisation for the Yoruba people of Nigeria, has supported the planned peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters in Nigeria....
Top 10 Must-Watch Movies, Shows in West Africa for July 2024 – WAW Edition
West Africa’s film industry continues to captivate audiences with its diverse storytelling and dynamic characters. From thrilling dramas to heartwarming comedies, July brings...
Paris 2024: Tobi Amusan And The Olympic Dream
The long-awaited Olympic year is finally here. The event, scheduled in Paris between July 26 and August 11, has athletes burning their time...
Clashes Near Burkina Faso Border Leave 15 Niger Soldiers, 21 Terrorists Dead
At least 15 soldiers were killed on Monday during combat with armed terrorist groups near the border with Burkina Faso. This is according...
Don’t Protest Hardship, Bad Governance, Wait For Government’s Response – Tinubu To Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to cancel the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest scheduled for August 1. After a meeting with the President, Information...